‘And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.’ St Matthew 16:19

Introduction

When Rev. Rebecca Craven introduced her sermon last week by saying that an indication of absentmindedness was losing one’s keys, she didn’t develop the theme as I anticipated. She has given me the opportunity to do it today. I will discuss Peter who Jesus named the Rock and who, in St Matthew 16:19, is also entrusted with the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Rt. Rev. Frank Sargeant is Assistant Bishop of Manchester and Liverpool. He is honorary assistant curate to the parishes of St Philip and Sacred Trinity Salford. His new book ‘A Complete Parish Priest’ about the life of Canon Peter Green will be published in October, 2011.

Truly you are the Son of God by the Rt.Rev. Frank Sargeant

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